, 1887-10-20

favor. Dr. Devan has shown himself
emiuenjly fitted for the position, aud the
interest of the service and the public de-
mand his retention. He has many
friends here who would be glad if he
were continued at this place, and We
understand he would not be unwilling
10 remain.
Colonel Lyons, editor OF the Seattle
Times, is reported 10 be in serious dan
ger OF receiving the republican nomina-
ton for representative from King county
to the legislature. in opposition to ]. B.
Metcalt. A special election occurs there
this month TO fill the vacancy caused by
the killing OF P. H, Halloran. King
county has few men ADLER or better quail.
| ifed to represent her interests than Col.
Lyon.
The Dlckinsons picked up a small
boat yesterday morning at the brick
yard between here and point Wilson
that indicated watery grave for its re.
cent occupant. 1t drifted ashore at low
tide, and contained mans coat, pipe,
tobacco and chest. There we're no tracks
Oh the beach nor marks of any kind, and
no papers have been found yet to indi-
cate who the unfortunate fellow was.
Evidently he had fallen overheard. The
oars were in the boat, and a little water
was IN the bottom. Up to last evening
the lock OF the chest had not been
forced open; it may contain something
that will ide nifty the owner. Probably
he ie some runaway sailor from the Brit
ish side.
Everywhere along the line OF the Port
Townsend Southern, as far as heard
from, the right OF way is granted freely
by property owners-unless. Of course,
it might be owners OF improved farms
whose property would be greatly injured
thereby. Leland valley is the only
place where President Kuhn reports any
reluctance to grant favors-and the COM
pany cares not for that. because they ex-
pee. to follow the Chimacum valley to
its intersection with Quilcene, leaving
Leland some distance TO one side. Cyrus
Walker authorized the statement that
wherever the road might cross land be-
longing to Puget Mill Co. free right of
way would be gladly accorded. We
look tor very general encour agement and
aid to be extended to this company
along the line of its proposed route
People on the west side know what sur.
face OF their bread is buttered, and they
are not likely to stand in their own
light. The road can be built and cars
running within two years timo-aDd We
believe the right men have the enter
prise IN hand to bring about just that
result
Capt. John morris, probate Judge Of
Clalam county, is iu town.
Rev. Luud from Tacoma will occupy
the pulpit of St. Paul's church on Sun
day.
Mrs Pugh's household goods have
been brought to this city from Port
Discovery.
Mr.. Hamilton of Quilcine was in town
yesterday. Folks mp that way are cleo
trifed by the presence of railrond sur
veyors.
Hon. A. H. Tucker is expected home
today, having attended the supreme
lodge of Odd Fellows, and having visited
his early home in New Hampshire.
Mr.. Painter and young Mr.. d. w.
Smith, relatives of DR.. Jas. d. Minkler,
arrived yesterday from Ohio to take o
look at the far northwest. They will re-
main here for few days, and we hope
may find location that suits them.
Rev. ]. B. Alexander is completing
his handsome two-story brick castle
with its turret and battlements, near
Point Wilson where he has been i'm
proving his property at great pains and
expense. Wonder what he will do with
the residence when it is completed!
Keeping "baehelor's halr'lonesome.